We took our grandchildren - 10,8, and 7 - because we needed new places in our own city. Our guide, Hester Moore, involved them and us completely with music, stories, acting out, and emotion. The story itself is told in pictures and artifacts as well as a cellar and trap door. It is a "no glossing over" picture of slavery... more

I've visited Slave Haven twice. My first experience was extremely meaningful. The docent and special performers we hired to tell us about the Underground RR were superb. The building is fascinating. That was a year ago and at that time, as I understand it, the place had been open a year or so. This March, 2009, I returned with my... more

My son and I just returned from Memphis and can't wait to get back...I had such a good time i was ready to pack it up and move. We focused our trip on various parts of history, this included the Slave haven. What we learned will remain with us for quite sometime. We were blessed to meet the Great-Great-Great Grandson... more

As far as the review titled House is a Fraud, if this person paid more attention to the tour guide, they would have known that they never stated that the underground railroad was actually a railroad, but the railroad that runs by the Museum was used as a guide for the slaves to find their way to the safe house,... more

Our visit to the Underground Railroad (826 N. 2nd St.; [--]) Museum in Memphis was eye opening. I had always thought “underground railroad” was a euphemistic term. (I should have known better after being nearly blinded by the glare of red neon lights in Amsterdam’s Red Light District a few years ago.) Its owner, Jacob Burkle, originally emigrated from Germany,... more

I stumbled on this place because they had a flyer at the Civil Rights Museum. At the time, I was blown away. The guide, Hester, was amazing. She dropped a ton of history on me and,, for example, would even at times bust out in a field song, right from the heart. A multi-media experience! I ended up staying there... more

As I read over the other reviews on this page, I am surprised. My trip to Slave Haven was not anything like the other reviewers state. My tour had nothing to do with the Underground Railroad and very little to do with any of the history of that time period. The tour guide seemed more interested in promoting Black people... more

You really must include this as part of your Memphis itinerary. The museum is awesome! We spent 2 hours and thoroughly enjoyed it as it was very thought provoking and inspirational. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. A great gem!! It will not disappoint! One of the highlights of our Deep South fly-drive more

Stirring stories told by a family of local civil rights activists and educators accompanied by African music as you tour a significant stop on the Underground Railroad. Everyone needs to hear and see this important site. more